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Pilotfly H2 Instruction Manual

3-axes stabilized steady stative for mirrorless cameras and digital single lens reflex cameras (slrs)
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Instruction manual
3-axes stabilized steady stative
for mirrorless cameras and digital single lens reflex cameras (SLRs)
Pilotfly Technology Co. LTD. ■ Jiafeng S. Rd. No.118,2F-2 ■ Zhubei City, Hsinchu County 30271 ■ Taiwan
Pilotfly UG (haftungsbeschränkt) ■ Wendelsteinstr.12 ■ 86163 Augsburg ■ Deutschland
IM_205.CCF.20160410-EN

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  • Page 1 3-axes stabilized steady stative for mirrorless cameras and digital single lens reflex cameras (SLRs) Pilotfly Technology Co. LTD. ■ Jiafeng S. Rd. No.118,2F-2 ■ Zhubei City, Hsinchu County 30271 ■ Taiwan Pilotfly UG (haftungsbeschränkt) ■ Wendelsteinstr.12 ■ 86163 Augsburg ■ Deutschland...
  • Page 2 Version IM_1.0.CCF.20160516-EN English, 1 Edition, 05.2016 © Pilotfly Copyright This document is protected by copyright. All rights, including those of the whole or partial photo-mechanical reproduction, duplication and spreading (e. g., by means of data processing, to data carriers and data network works) as well as content and technical changes, are left in the course of constant product improvements.
  • Page 3 Dear customer, We thank you for your confidence and wish you a lot of joy and success with your new Pilotfly product. You have decided in favor of a high-quality product with that. Thanks to new efficient engines with built-in MCUs (micro controller units) the Pilotfly H2 gimbal is suitable as well for mirrorless cameras as for digital single lens reflex cameras now, too.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Product Overview Components IM_Rel.1.0.20160516-EN...
  • Page 5 Product Overview Fuction keys and LED displays „Mode“ -key button You can change the mode or calibrate the device by pressing the key button. 4 way joy-stick With the joy-stick you can change the angle of inclination of the camera and the horizontal angle of rotation. LED display LED display power adapter IM_Rel.1.0.20160516-EN...
  • Page 6 Product Overview „Mode“ -key button Key sequence Function Description 1 x press Follow mode Camera follows the movements. 2 x press Lock mode of pitch & Camera remains in the horizon and roll axis follows still the horizontal rotation. 3 x press Lock mode of all 3 All three axes are locked.

  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    Product Overview Scope of delivery 1 x Pilotfly H2 gimbal 1 x Carrier bag with belt 1 x USB cable 1 x Power adapter (charger) 1 x Camera assembling plate 1 x Quick start quide 1 x Warranty card Technical data Integrated: Bluetooth Version 2.0+EDR / ISM-Waveband...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................9 ..................... 9 EANING OF THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL ..................................10 NTENDED USE ........................10 OSSIBLE DANGERS FOR CERTAIN PERSON GROUPS ........................10 ERSONAL RIGHT AT THE PICTURE OF ONE S OWN ....................

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions attentively before you take your Pilotfly product into operation to avoid damages to the product and prevent possible injuries. Keep these safety instructions available for all persons who will use this product.

  • Page 10: Intended Use

    Also use only the accessories specified by the manufacturer. Please pay attention to the local regulations and laws of the country in which you use the Pilotfly H2 gimbal. 1.3 Possible dangers for certain person groups This device is not designated for the use by children and certain other person groups with restricted physical, sensory or intellectual abilities or lack of experience and/or lack of knowledge.

  • Page 11: The Use At Ceratin Places And Environmental Conditions

    Important Safety Instructions 1.5 The use at ceratin places and environmental conditions For a safe use of your Pilotfly H2 you have to pay attention, that …  you use the device only at places which are suitable also for your camera. Implicitely follow the instructions within the instruction manual of the camera which you use with the gimbal.

  • Page 12: Power Supply And Operating Conditions

    In addition, it mustn't become a stumbling trap.  you regularly check the device, the accessories and the cables for damages. If you should notice damages, you may not continue to use the device any more. For repairs send it only to the Pilotfly- Service. ...

  • Page 13: Precautions At Handling With Li-Po Accumulators

    Pilotfly H2. Generally, for charging Li-Po accumulators only use battery chargers with a Li-Po charging program and balancer. Charge the accumulator only supervised on a fire-proof pad.

  • Page 14: Safe Disposal

    Important Safety Instructions 1.8 Safe disposal Endangering health and environment by accumulators and batteries! In the Europian Economic Area this symbol indicates that consumers are required by law to return all waste batteries to either a store or another collection point for waste batteries.

  • Page 15: Setup And Operating

    1. Open the transport box very carefully to prevent a possible damage to the product. This can happen if a knife is used for opening with a long blade. 2. Your Pilotfly product is in its own carrier bag. Unpack it and all its accessories. 3. Please check the completeness and integrity of the scope of delivery.

  • Page 16: First Steps

    Setup and operating 2.2 First steps Warning Injury danger! Check the device and the cable before every use. A damaged device may not be used. Warning Injury danger! Do not take the device in operation in explosive surroundings! Follow the safety instructions to this 1.5 The use at ceratin places and environmental conditions.
  • Page 17 Setup and operating 3. Check at the assembly that the grip fits with the markings (arrows) and is screwed together tightly. Warning Injury danger! Never grasp the power adapter with wet hands. Caution Property damage! Use only the delivered power adapter for charging. Caution Property damage! Before plugging the power adapter in to the power socket, make sure that the electrical data indicated on the rating label...

  • Page 18: Assembling And Adjustment Of The Camera

    Set up and operating 2.3 Assembling and adjustment of the camera Warning Injury danger! Implicitely follow the safety instructions and warning notices within the instruction manual of your camera! Function! Make sure that both, the camera and the gimbal remain switched off during the assembly and adjustment.
  • Page 19 Setup and operating 5. Roll & Pitch. Loosen the lock screws and balance the camera forwards and backwards as well as on the right and on the left roughly. A good balance is achieved if the camera keeps the position independent.

  • Page 20: Switch On And Basic Operating

    Setup and operating 2.4 Switch on and basic operating Warning Injury danger! Before you switch on the device, please read the instruction manual completely and get familiar with all use and safety instructions. Follow the notes and tips so that you can use the device optimally.

  • Page 21: Fine Adjustment With Help Of The Software Simplebgc

    Setup and operating 2.5 Fine adjustment with help of the Software SimpleBGC Function! Achieve the best possible stabilization effect by using the SimpleBGC software 5.Software GUI. Since every camera has a different weight, the settings of the PID controller and the engine power can be adjusted and optimized individually.

  • Page 22: Making A Bluetooth Connection

    Making a Bluetooth connection Legal hint! All Pilotfly products are equipped with an active Bluetooth to be able to make a wireless connection with the device and control this via remote control. Probably there are restrictions at certain places for the use of a Bluetooth-capable and wireless equipment.

  • Page 23: Software Installation

    Software Installation All Pilotfly products use the Alexmos Chip and therefore can be used with the SimpleBGC software which is provided by Basecam Electronics. The software can be installed on different operating systems, such as Windows, OSs, Linux and Android App.

  • Page 24: Installation On Mac Os

    Software Installation 4.3 Installation on MAC OS 1. Go to our webseite www.pilotfly.de www.pilotfly.com.tw on to the support page. 2. Download the most current version of the SimpleBGC software there. 3. Download the most current version of the "CP2102 USBtoUART" driver there.

  • Page 25: Installation Of The Android App

    4.4 Installation of the Android App 1. Go to the Google Play Store and download the SimpleBGC App there. 2. Ensure that Pilotfly product is paired with your Android Smartphone or Tablet 3. Making a bluetooth connection. 3. Start the SimpleBGC32 Android App and connect to the paired device by extract the menu left corner.
  • Page 26 Software Installation 6. The Bluetooth window should show you detected devices as shown. 7. Close the application and start it again while the Pilotfly device is powered on. 8. While starting the application the App tries to connect with the Pilotfly device and will show a Pop-up window with information of proper connetion and current firmware version.

  • Page 27: Using The Software Pc/Mac

    Caution Property damage! Don't make any changes in the red highlighted areas! The software offers many possibilities. For the optimal use of your Pilotfly H2 you only have to use the brightly highlighted outlined functional blocks.

  • Page 28: Standard Settings (Encoders)

    5.3 Standard settings (Encoders) Using the Software PC/MAC 1. USB-cable-connection. Connect the device with a Micro-USB cable. Choose the COM interface in the drop down menu and press the button "Connect". IM_Rel.1.0.20160516-EN...
  • Page 29 2. Bluetooth-connection. (Optional) Alternatively connect device Bluetooth. Mark the check box "BLE", choose the COM interface in the drop down menu and press the button "Connect". The connection status is shown on the lower border of the functional block. At a successful connection preinstalled...
  • Page 30 Using the Software PC/MAC 5. Upload a profile to the device. Upload the current profile to your device by pressing the button "WRITE". Only the current displayed profile will be transfered! 6. Download a profile from the device. Download all profiles from the device by pressing the button "READ".
  • Page 31 Using the Software PC/MAC 11. Mark in the displayed dialog the axis for which you would like to adjust the PID settings automatically. You can configure all axes together or each axis separately. Tuning axes separately can give better result in some cases. 12.

  • Page 32: Extended Settings For Advanced Users

    For the use of this extended functionality we refer you to the software user manual SimpleBGC 32bit 3-Axis. The performing of functions which aren't described to your Pilotfly product within the context of this instruction manual happens on your own responsibility.
  • Page 33 the broad frequency range. In this case it is better to use a low-pass filter. With the parameter Gain you can control the effect of the notch filter. Set it equal to 100 to get maximum effect, set it <50 to compensate only light...
  • Page 34 Example for Filter adjustment: Assuming, gimbal behavior is stable, but when camera tilts downward 60 degrees a strong vibration occurs and this effectively prevents an increase gain of PID (which might otherwise be desired to improve traction). 1. First detect which axis is causing vibration (most). To do this, in the GUI go to the tab “Monitoring”...

  • Page 35: Using The Android App

    Using the Android App Warning Injury danger! Before you change any settings, please read the instruction manual completely and get familiar with all use and safety instructions. Follow the notes and tips so that you can use the device optimally. Caution Property damage! Do not change any setting if you are not aware of it.

  • Page 36: Misc Settings

    Using the Android App 6.2 Misc settings 2. In the Misc Settings you are able to change the command of the menu button, change sound commands e.g. for errors or calibration or change the battery values. IM_Rel.1.0.20160516-EN...

  • Page 37: Rc Settings

    Using the Android App 6.3 RC settings 3. In this area you are able to change the settings of the joystick, change speed and angel of moving area. IM_Rel.1.0.20160516-EN...

  • Page 38: Follow Mode

    Using the Android App Function! If you experiencing any malfunction like that you are unable to control the axes, please ensure that all RC Mode for each axes is set to „Speed Mode“ instead of „Angle Mode“. 6.4 Follow mode 4.

  • Page 39: Control

    Using the Android App 6.6 Control 6. The control panel enables you to control each axis while moving the white cursor. In the sub menu „Settings“ you are able to set which axis you want to control on the touch panel or by moving the smartphone (Tilt mode).

  • Page 40: Settings

    Please make a backup of each profile and save it to your computer before you change any settings.  5. Using the Software PC/MAC Legal hint! Pilotfly is license holder and partner of Basecam electronics and is using their products and software, but is not responsible for any software bug or malfunction of the provided software itself.

  • Page 41: Failure / Repair

    Failure / Repair Before you contact the service hotline Pilotfly-Service, please check by using the following table whether you can solve the problem by yourself. Warning Injury danger! Do not carry out any repairs at the device by yourself. Let the repairs at the device or at the cable only carried out by us Pilotfly-Service.
  • Page 42 Failure / Repair Wrong Motor setup. Hold the gimbal steady and start “Auto” for System is flattering in each direction. the Motors in the Basic Tab of SimpleBGC GUI. Ensure that all motor poles are set to “22”. After that perform a calibration for Camera and Frame IMU sensors.

  • Page 43: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care The device is maintenance-free. In case of a reduction of the accumulator performance you can order a replacement at our service Pilotfly-Service. Follow especially the safety instructions 1. 7 Precautions at handling with Li-Po accumulators! Clean the device with a dry antistatic cloth.

  • Page 44: Service

    Further useful links: You receive the respectively current version of the instructions in the PDF format in the support area of the Pilotfly UG on the web page under www.pilotfly.de. For quick access please use our QR-codes: Software and driver download:...
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